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Land Acknowledgement

Land Acknowledgement. We must recognize that we are on the traditional homelands of the Missouria , Kansa and Otoe- Missouria.

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Land Acknowledgement

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  1. Land Acknowledgement We must recognize that we are on the traditional homelands of the Missouria, Kansa and Otoe- Missouria. Land Acknowledgement formally recognizes and respects Indigenous People as the original stewards of this land and the enduring relationship that exists between Indigenous Peoples and their traditional territories

  2. UMKC’s Strategic Plan – Pillar 5 Foster an environment of invigorating multiculturalism, globalism, diversity and inclusion Goal 5.1: Achieve a more diverse and inclusive student body, faculty and staff to increase access and academic success Goal 5.2: Create and sustain an organizational environment that acknowledges and celebrates diversity and employs inclusive practices throughout its daily operations Goal 5.3: Engage students, faculty and staff in learning varied perspectives of domestic and international diversity, including social justice Goal 5.4: Create and sustain an institutional infrastructure that effectively supports progress in achieving diversity Goal 5.5: Leverage the University’s mission as a statewide system of institutions to improve outcomes and reduce disparities for historically underrepresented and underserved populations in Missouri and in global outreach efforts

  3. Hello Neighbor! Raise Your Hand if this applies to you!

  4. Trainings Embrace Diversity The Science of Unconscious Bias Communicating Respectfully in a Diverse World Understanding Privilege and its Impact Crucial Conversations Custom Training

  5. Initiatives Diversity Advocates: Learning Community Faculty Diversity Dialogues Mosaic Newsletter Diversity Ambassadors: Peer Diversity Training Social Justice Scholars Awards Affinity Groups: Association for Women of Color, LGBTQIA Faculty + Staff Association, MiGente, Anti-Racism White Allies and Advocates Faculty Institute For Teaching Inclusive Curricula (FITIC)

  6. Programs & Lectures Social Justice Book and Lecture (Fall) Pride Lecture (Fall) Chavez Lecture (Spring) King Lecture (Spring) Women of Color Leadership Conference (Spring, Summer)

  7. 13th Annual Social Justice Book Lecture Dr. Robin DiAngelo Tuesday, October 29, 2019 Lecture 6:00 pm – 8pm, Pierson Auditorium

  8. Faculty Diversity Dialogues Facilitators Mikah Thompson, Associate Professor of Law Steve Dilks, Professor of English and Irish Literature

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